How far is Bremen, IL from Richwoods, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Richwoods, IL is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Richwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Richwoods.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road
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Turn sharp left
16.7 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Continue on West Water Street
2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit right
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
1557 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto United States Route 51
8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51
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Continue on Elm Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on County Road 180 East
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East
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Continue on South Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
79.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
1189 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East 700th Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · East 700th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East 700th Avenue
5.2 mi · 20 min · East 700th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2000th Street
686 ft · 32 sec · North 2000th Street
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Turn right onto East 720th Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · East 720th Avenue
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Continue on East 675th Avenue
2484 ft · 2 min · East 675th Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2100th Street
1109 ft · 51 sec · North 2100th Street
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Turn right onto East 700th Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · East 700th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 700th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Richwoods.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
79.5 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Richwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Richwoods?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Bremen and 89.7 miles from Richwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Richwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salem.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Effingham
Du Quoin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Richwoods. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.23 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richwoods
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 5,724 |
| Coordinates | 38.9581000, -87.5541900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwoods (-87.55419, 38.9581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.83 | $47.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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